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I am 18 and pregnant would it be acceptable for me to have a baby shower?

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The father of the baby and I are not together we are just friends but we have decided to keep the baby and we are both working as hard as we can to support him or her. We have the support of our family and friends, but i can't help feeling that when people think of a 18 year old single pregnant girl they don't jump at the thought of a baby shower. Am I wrong?

I definitely think it is ok for you to have a shower. Every baby is a celebration! Besides, you can register for the more expensive things that will be difficult for you to afford and let the grandparents and others help you out. Becoming a parent you learn to take help whenever you can get it :)

YES! You deserve a baby shower and this little one desereves to be celebrated. I was 23 when I had my son and I can tell you...it was truly a blessing to get all of the things that I didn't even know I needed from my shower. Don't let other people pull you down. You may be young, but you are doing the right thing.

I absolutely think it's ok. Everybody loves babies!! I wouldn't worry about what people think about you being 18 and single, you'll need your friends' and family's support as much as any other mom-to-be!! Congratulations!! :)

Of course you can have a baby shower I dont see a reason why you shouldnt. I've been to several baby showers that were for single pregnant women. Just because your not together doesnt mean both families cant celebrate the baby and give gifts. I say go ahead and celebrate the wonderful life your bringing into the world. Good luck with everything and congratz!

yes you should have a shower! i'm 18, single & pregnant too and i definitely want a shower. every baby should be celebrated, and since you're young you might need things for your baby even more. i have friends who had baby showers at 15, 16, and 17 and everybody came. if your family won't throw it, maybe you could have one with friends.

of course, why not, u have just as much right to have a baby shower as any other pregnant woman. I'm 26 yrs old & in the same boat as you. I'm not with the father anymore, but we decided to be friends for the sake of raising the baby, etc... Stop doubting yrself or let others make u feel down abt being pregnant and have yrself the baby shower of yr life! :)

of course you and your baby deserve a baby shower! I was 19 and I was thrown two! my lil sis,and my best friends lil sister are both 17 and pregnant and were throwing them baby showers (of course BFFs lil sis is getting hers earlier because she had her baby at 29 and 1/2 weeks!)

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